January 17, 2012
More Support for Prince George Mental Health and Substance Use Group
PRINCE GEORGE – The Community Action Initiative (CAI), a province-wide program that supports mental health and substance use projects and innovation in B.C., is awarding $179,695 to support Whitecrow Village FASD Society.
January 11, 2012
Creating Employer Success Through Employee Skills Training
PRINCE GEORGE – Over 450 employees province-wide will gain the essential skills they need to succeed while increasing productivity for employers through a $1.5 million investment in essential skills training.
December 15, 2011
Newcomers to Prince George to Receive Settlement Services
PRINCE GEORGE – Newcomers to Prince George are receiving immigrant settlement services for the first time, with the addition of $423,356.80 in funding for the Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society of Prince George.
December 09, 2011
Over $2.5 Million For Skills Training in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE – As part of the “Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan” the provincial government is investing over $2.5 million for 10 new skills training programs in Northern B.C.
December 07, 2011
No Monkeying Around: More Funding For School Playgrounds
PRINCE GEORGE – Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at two Prince George public schools are receiving a total of $30,497 in reimbursements for playground equipment.
December 01, 2011
Northern B.C. Mines Show Excellence in Reclamation Practices
PRINCE GEORGE – Two Northern B.C. mines were recognized for outstanding achievements in reclamation, cementing B.C.’s reputation as a leader in sustainable resource development and environmental protection.
November 29, 2011
Prince George Corrections staff honoured
PRINCE GEORGE – Adult and youth corrections and probation officers from around the province were honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony.
November 22, 2011
Out With The Old: Funding For High-Efficient Wood Stoves in PG
PRINCE GEORGE – Under the wood stove exchange program Prince George will receive $19,350 in provincial funding to encourage homeowners to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a new high-efficiency appliance.
November 09, 2011
Prince George Sheriffs Ready to Serve
PRINCE GEORGE – Thirty-four deputy sheriffs have graduated from the Justice Institute of BC today, with four of these new recruits set to begin their service at the Prince George courthouse
November 03, 2011
Heading Down the Right Path: $25K for Crime Prevention in PG
PRINCE GEORGE – $25,000 in funding will help make Prince George safer for families thanks to the Alternate Paths: Leisure Education and Access program which fights to stop the recruitment of vulnerable adults into local gangs.
September 20, 2011
NDP Say Create Jobs - Just Not Yet
VICTORIA – The refusal of Adrian Dix and the BC NDP to fully support the Kitimat LNG plant is a stark reminder the NDP has no grasp of how the economy works.
September 20, 2011
NDP SAY CREATE JOBS – JUST NOT YET
The refusal of Adrian Dix and the BC NDP to fully support the Kitimat LNG plant is a stark reminder the NDP has no grasp of how the economy works.
September 02, 2011
Prince George Resident to Receive Order of B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE – Baljit Sethi of Prince George will be awarded the Order of British Columbia, announced Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point today.
August 09, 2011
NDP PLAN TAX SCRATCH FEVER RETURN
The BC NDP has that old familiar itch – an itch they can never resist.
August 03, 2011
Lights, Camera, Action: Funding Supports Local Film Association
PRINCE GEORGE – The Northern British Columbia Tourism Association is receiving $30,000 from the provincial government.
July 20, 2011
Green & Clean: Energy Fund Supports Local First Nations
PRINCE GEORGE – The Kwadacha First Nations will benefit from the first round of funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.
July 14, 2011
Swim, Cycle & Run: Prince George Triathlon Gets $2500
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province is contributing $2,500 to support the Prince George Citizen Triathlon announced Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond and Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
July 11, 2011
MLA Committee Looks at Bio-Economy to Create Jobs, Sustain Environment
VICTORIA - A new committee of MLAs will focus on ways to expand B.C’s bio-economy to support job creation and economic growth.
July 11, 2011
Gaming Grants Give Prince George Groups a Boost
PRINCE GEORGE – Thirteen organizations in Prince George will share $585,715 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government.
July 08, 2011
A Lasting Legacy For Prince George Parks
PRINCE GEORGE – As part of BC Parks' centennial celebration, the Fraser River Youth Society and School # 57 - Aboriginal Education are receiving $38,500 for legacy projects in BC Parks.
July 08, 2011
Batter Up! Prince George & Hosting BC Welcome The World
PRINCE GEORGE – Prince George gets a $20,000 provincial boost to help host the World Baseball Challenge, thanks to the Hosting BC program.
July 05, 2011
Plan Ahead, Stay Safe: Provincial Grants Help Communities
PRINCE GEORGE – Prince George, Mackenzie, Valemount, McBride and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will share $2,072,895 in Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants.
June 27, 2011
Voting 'No' Against Higher Taxes
June 16, 2011
Sunny Days: HighGlen Montessori Gets $20k For Solar Panels
PRINCE GEORGE – Students at Highglen Public Montessori Elementary School will soon know a lot more about solar power through a $20,000 grant from SolarBC to purchase solar panels.
June 14, 2011
Increased Support For Local Tourism
PRINCE GEORGE – To help grow and promote local tourism, the communities of Valemount and Prince George are eligible to each receive $9,200 towards marketing and development projects.
May 27, 2011
Supporting Newcomers in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province is investing $75,000 in two Prince George organizations to inspire individuals to welcome, accept and embrace differences while promoting harmonious, safe communities.
May 19, 2011
Music? Culture? Sports? There's a Grant for That
PRINCE GEORGE – Six organizations in Prince George will share $77,330 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government.
May 12, 2011
Health Students Get Hands-On in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Future health professionals in Prince George will receive $272,996 to renew and replace health education equipment.
May 05, 2011
Being Prepared Will Pay Off in Prince George
VICTORIA – To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, Solicitor General Shirley Bond has announced $700,000 to fund training for local government emergency management staff and emergency social services volunteers across British Columbia.
April 15, 2011
$3 Million to Stomp Out The Mountain Pine Beetle
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition is continuing its fight against the mountain pine beetle epidemic with a $3 million infusion to help in their front-line battle.
April 15, 2011
$3 Million to Stomp Out the Mountain Pine Beetle
PRINCE GEORGE – The Omineca Beetle Action Coalition is continuing its fight against the mountain pine beetle epidemic with a $3 million infusion to help in their front-line battle.
April 06, 2011
Municipal Services in Prince George Receive Boost
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province has granted $1,513,454 to Prince George and surrounding communities as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities.
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
PRINCE GEORGE – Nearly 20 licensed child-care providers in Prince George and surrounding areas will share a bonus payment of $18,652.07 this Spring
March 04, 2011
Families Get Gaming Grant Support in Social Services
PRINCE GEORGE – Community gaming grant funding totalling $1,082,266 will go to support 76 Prince George human and social service community organizations.
March 02, 2011
BC ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS PRINCE GEORGE ARTS
The BC Arts Council board has approved more than $131,000 in provincial grants to Community Arts Councils in Prince George for core annual support, visual arts and museums.
February 16, 2011
NOMINATE A DESERVING BRITISH COLUMBIAN
Nominations for the Order of British Columbia are now being accepted to recognize an outstanding citizen for their excellence and achievements.
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